What is BS EN 60092-507 - Electrical installations in small vessels about?
BS EN 60092-507 is the 507th part of the multi-series standard that specifies requirements for the design, construction and installation of electrical systems in small vessels, which have a length of up to 50 m, or which have a gross tonnage not exceeding 500 Gross Tonnes (GT), designed for use on inland waters or at sea.
Note-
BS EN 60092-507 is not intended to apply to:
- Small craft equipped only with a battery supplying circuits for engine starting and navigation lighting recharged from an inboard or outboard engine-driven alternator
- Recreational craft of less than 24 m hull length required to conform to the recreational craft directive 94/25/ec annex 1 essential requirements part 5.3 electrical systems, except for three-phase alternating current installations in such recreational craft which operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding ac 500 v
Who is BS EN 60092-507 - Electrical installations in small vessels for?
BS EN 60092-507 on electrical installations in small vessels is useful for:
- Manufacturer of small vessels
- Marine engineer 
- Electrical engineer
- Electrical components manufacturers
- Ship operators
Why should you use BS EN 60092-507 - Electrical installations in small vessels?
Conductors, switchgear and accessories are suitable for expected environmental and operational conditions and shall sustain anticipated overloads and transient current induced by motor start-up without damage, tripping or overheating.
BS EN 60092-507 specifies types of DC and AC electrical systems for small vessel function under the normal voltage and frequency variations and harmonic distortion which occur in the distribution system in normal operation. Also provides information for the operation and maintenance of the system of marinas and similar locations, shore-side supply arrangements.
Overall, BS EN 60092-507 helps you with electrical installations relevant to small vessels.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 60092-507:2015 supersedes BS EN 60092-507:2000 which is withdrawn.
